Rotary International Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Ben Matsui
Ben N Matsui Passed away on Sun Dec 1, 2013, at age 88. Born & raised in Selma CA, during WWII he & his parents were forced to relocate to a war internment camp in Gila, AZ. After high school in camp, Ben was drafted into the US Army assigned to the highly decorated 100th Battalion–442nd Regimental Combat Team. He was awarded a purple heart & 2 bronze star medals. After the war, he attended USC, and then began a 40 year career in banking attaining various executive positions....